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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Learning, not liquor, during break

JOSEPH BELK March 12, 2010

Body shots. Beer bongs. Bathing suits. That’s what many University of Iowa students will experience next week. But some students are choosing alternate spring-break plans, ones that replace alcohol...

Student arrests crest during spring break months

MITCHELL SCHMIDT March 12, 2010

Before students jet off to Panama City Beach, Cancún, or Europe, University of Iowa officials want to make sure the week of freedom doesn’t turn into a firsthand look at a jail cell. And, “you don’t...

Police issue first curfew citation

JORDAN FRIES March 12, 2010

Roughly three months after the Iowa City City Council implemented a curfew ordinance, Iowa City police issued the first $50 citation for a violation. Police Sgt. Denise Brotherton said an Iowa City patrol...

Spotlight Iowa City: Hungry Hobo owner brings ‘old-fashioned’ service

SAM LANE March 12, 2010

Tim Flynn’s “agenda” is to meet five new people every day. The owner of the Hungry Hobo sandwich shop said he operates his business on a simple principle. Flynn and two partners opened Hungry Hobo...

Material witness pleads guilty to theft

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

A 19-year-old being held as a material witness in a murder investigation has pleaded guilty to an unrelated fourth-degree theft charge. Justin Marshall of Iowa City reportedly brought a counterfeit FedEx...

Man pleads not guilty to arson

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

An Iowa City man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree arson, according to court records. On Feb. 20, Cary Smith, 21, allegedly set a coat on fire outside a woman’s apartment. According to police,...

Man charged with 4th OWI

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

Police have charged a man with his fourth OWI after an alleged hit-and-run accident. Emanuel Cano, 28, address unknown, was charged Thursday with third-offense (or more) OWI. According to police, Cano...

School District posts redistricting information

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

The Iowa City School District posted a redistricting update in question-and-answer format on its website March 10. After the redistricting committee rescheduled its March 4 meeting, community members...

Man hit with 64 counts of forgery

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

Police charged an Iowa City man with 64 counts of forgery for allegedly using stolen checks to gain more than $23,000. Benjamin Young, 38, 1118 Pine St., was charged with first-degree theft and forgery. According...

Music scene eyes 21-ordinance

ERIC SUNDERMANN March 12, 2010

In 1989, Nirvana played in Iowa City. People tell stories about that night. Some say Kurt Cobain signed his name on a bathroom wall. Others say there were only 30 attendees. Some contend that Cobain got...

Professors fire back at task force

NORA HEATON March 12, 2010

Another shot was fired in the battle over Task Force on Graduate Education recommendations, and this time, the movement is more than 100 strong. A group of 138 UI faculty signatures appeared on a nearly...

Mason discusses 21-ordinance and retention

DI STAFF March 12, 2010

How would you reply to the concern that the task force has a strong bias against humanities? The University of Iowa has always been known for its humanities and fine arts. We have strong programs in humanities...